A jury is being asked to weigh about six questions that ultimately will help a judge decide whether the city incorrectly invalidated a petition that opponents of the law submitted in an attempt to force a repeal referendum.

Grammy winner John Legend has canceled an appearance at a pre-Grammy party sponsored by LA Confidential magazine at the Beverly Hills Hotel because of the anti-gay views of the hotel's owner, the Sultan of Brunei.

Two more GOP lawmakers have signed on as co-sponsors of the Respect for Marriage Act, raising the total to four Republicans supporting a bill that would fully repeal the so-called Defense of Marriage Act.